Federalism
This system divides power between the national and state governments.
Federalism
A local government for a town, city, or village.
Municipality
The two chambers of the NC Legislative branch.
House of Representatives and Senate
This person is the leader of the executive branch in North Carolina.
Governor
The Judicial Branch protects citizens' rights and _________(s) laws.
Interpret/Interprets
This amendment gives powers to the states that are not given to the federal government.
10th (Tenth) Amendment
North Carolina has this many counties.
100 Counties
This is the name of North Carolina’s state legislature.
General Assembly
The main job of the executive branch is to ________ laws.
Execute/Carry Out
This level of NC court handles misdemeanors and civil cases under $10,000.
District/Trial Courts
These are powers shared by both the state and federal governments, like collecting taxes.
Concurrent Powers
These elected officials set the county budget and property tax rate.
County Commissioners
How long do the members of the NC General Assembly serve for?
Two-Year Terms
To run for governor in North Carolina, a person must be at least this age.
30 Years Old
This court handles felony criminal cases and civil cases over $10,000.
This level of government has powers like declaring war and maintaining the military.
Federal/National Government
In the council-manager system, this person runs the day-to-day operations of the town.
Town Manager
This committee decides how government tax money will be spent.
Appropriations Committee
This executive power allows the governor to reject a law passed by the legislature.
Veto
This court hears appeals from lower courts in North Carolina.
Court of Appeals/Appellate Courts
This level of government has the power to establish local governments and run public schools.
State Government
This person serves as the presiding officer at town board meetings and is the ceremonial head of the town.
Mayor
This official presides over daily sessions of the North Carolina Senate.
Lieutenant Governor
In North Carolina, voters elect this executive official separately from the governor, even though they are second in command.
Lieutenant Governor
This is the highest court in North Carolina.
NC Supreme Court